Civil Engineering contractor, CivCo has been awarded a £1.65 million contract for repair works to the Cutts Control Structure on the Lower River Bann in Coleraine.

CivCo who was appointed by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is due to begin preparatory works in February 2024.

The gates at the Cutts are part of a series of three control structures along the Lower Bann, with the other control structures at Kilrea and Toome.

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These three structures work to regulate the water levels on the Lower Bann and Lough Neagh helping facilitate navigation and minimise the effects of flooding, particularly in times of heavy rainfall.

Refurbishment works which include the entire structure including the gates, a new electrical control system, improved lighting and general repairs will improve the operation and safety of this essential piece of infrastructure.

The DfI is working closely with CivCo, other statutory bodies and local stakeholders to plan the necessary works.